About Eddie Thompson
Lived 1917 – 1943 (aged 25). Eddie Thompson was a Canadian athlete.
Eddie Thompson (May 21, 1917 –- April 22, 1943) was a halfback in the Ontario Rugby Football Union. He served in World War II and lost his life during it.
Biography Thompson played for his hometown Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers from 1937 to 1939, and was a two time all-star and winner of the Imperial Oil Trophy in 1939 as the ORFU Most Valuable Player. He enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1940 and played football with Camp Borden in 1940.
In 1942 he was co-captain of the famed Toronto RCAF Hurricanes team. He scored 51 points in 1942 and was a key player on the Grey Cup champions.
Flight Lieutenant Edward Blake Thompson was reported "missing in action at sea" on April 22, 1943, and was later presumed dead.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Thompson?
Canadian football player
When was Eddie Thompson born?
Eddie Thompson was born on 21 May 1917 in Toronto.
When did Eddie Thompson die?
Eddie Thompson died on 22 April 1943.
What was Eddie Thompson's occupation?
Eddie Thompson was an athlete.
What nationality was Eddie Thompson?
Eddie Thompson was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie Thompson (Canadian football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Thompson. https://biography.guide/eddie-thompson-athlete/
MLA: "Eddie Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-thompson-athlete/.
Chicago: "Eddie Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-thompson-athlete/.
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